US 5,346,419 A · Buoyancy compensator device with backpack and adjustable harness

Abstract

A buoyancy compensator device having a pair of tank encircling straps for connection of the backpack to a compressed air tank, inflation hoses for receiving air from a tank and inflating the buoyancy compensator device and valves for releasing air from the buoyancy compensator including selectively operational valves and automatic over-inflation air releasing valves. The buoyancy compensator includes a backpack portion for supporting the tank and a harness system for attaching the backpack and buoyancy compensator to a wearer. The harness system includes adjustable shoulder straps and adjustable waist straps including a cumber bun for comfortably securing the buoyancy compensator around a wearer's torso.

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Dependent claims

A buoyancy compensator device comprising:

a) a backpack portion having an inside wall and an outside wall;
b) said backpack portion includes a securing band extending from said outside wall and adapted for securing an air tank to said backpack;
c) said backpack having a harness attaches on said inside wall, said harness being adapted for securing said backpack to a wearer;
d) said harness including a pair of shoulder straps;
e) each of said shoulder straps having a first connection location and a second connection location on said inside wall wherein said first connection location is spaced from said second connection location on said inside wall of said backpack.

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Buoyancy compensator device with backpack and adjustable harness

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Buoyancy compensator device with backpack and adjustable harness

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Abstract

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